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Photographs | Acadian Festival in Madawaska

Photographer Jonathan Kozowyk made the trip by prop plane to the far northern reaches of the town of Madawaska, Maine, last summer to capture the spirit of a festival and its community.  Here are a few of the highlights of what he photographed during the beginning of the Acadian Festival, an annual gathering of Acadian […]

A person dressed in red with a hat and a feather sits on a rock by a riverbank, carrying a woven basket on their back and holding another one. Trees and hills are visible in the background.

Brian Theriault, gets into character for the reenactment of the 1785 landing of the first Acadian settlers in Madawaska along the St. John River.

Photo Credit: Jonathan Kozowyk
Photographer Jonathan Kozowyk made the trip by prop plane to the far northern reaches of the town of Madawaska, Maine, last summer to capture the spirit of a festival and its community.  Here are a few of the highlights of what he photographed during the beginning of the Acadian Festival, an annual gathering of Acadian people from near and far that celebrates the importance of their shared heritage.  Beyond the festival, Jonathan found the vast landscapes and the beauty of the architecture that defines this region. [slideshow post_id=”556834″] To get the itinerary for this year’s festival, please visit their Web site: acadianfestival.com To learn more about Acadian festivals, read: Acadian Heritage | ‘Nous Sommes Encore Ici.’  

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  1. This article about Acadians was one of the most interesting and heartwarming stories I’ve ever read in Yankee Magazine. Thank you so much.

  2. I am a descendent of the Hudon dit Beaulieu family. I am originally from Caribou but now reside in Vermont. I was very disappointed that I was unable to attend the Festival in 2013. I would be most interested in obtaining an informational book listing my forbearers. Can someone help me with this?

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